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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.20.15 Council Minutes COUNCIL MINUTES REGULAR April 20, 2015 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order by Mayor Larson at 7:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OFALLEGL4NCE Mayor Larson led the audience and Council in the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. ROLL CALL Members Present: Larson, Bonar, Donnelly, Pitcher Members Absent: Bartholomay Also Present: Andrea Poehler, City Attorney; David McKnight, City Administrator; Robin Hanson, Finance Director; Adam Kienberger, Community Development Director; Randy Distad, Parks and Recreation Director; Kevin Schorzman, City Engineer; Brenda Wendlandt, Human Resources Director; Cynthia Muller, Executive Assistant Audience: Eric, Teresa and Aundreya Edwards, Jake Cordes, Leon On, Steve Aaron 4. APPROVEAGENDA MOTION by Donnelly, second by Bonar to approve the Agenda. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 5. ANNOUNCEMENTS a) Adam Fischer—New Farmington High School Head Football Coach Mr. Adam Fischer introduced himself as the new head football coach at Farmington High School. b) National Day of Prayer Proclamation Mayor Larson proclaimed May 7, 2015, as National Day of Prayer in Farmington. 6. CITIZEN COMMENTS 7. CONSENT AGENDA MOTION by Donnelly, second by Pitcher to approve the Consent Agenda as follows: a) Approved Council Minutes (4/6/2015 Regular)(4/13/2015 Work Session) - Administration b) Received First Quarter 2015 New Construction Report and Population Estimate— Community Development c) Adopted ORDINANCE 015-693 Amending Sections 10-5-6(B)2, 10-5-7(B)2, 10-5-8(B)2, 10-5-10(B)2, 10-5-11(B)2 and 10-5-12(B)2 of the Zoning Code Related to Accessory Structure Standards—Community Development d) Approved Revised Fund Balance Policy-Finance e) Approved Agreement with Marschall Lines, Inc to Provide Transportation for 2015 Swim Bus Program—Parks and Recreation f) Adopted RESOLUTION R18-15 Accepting Swim Bus Program Donation from Marschall Line, Inc—Parks and Recreation Council Minutes(Regular) April 20,2015 Page 2 g) Adopted Rambling River Center Weather Policy for Building Closing and Program Cancellation—Parks and Recreation h) Approved Appointment Recommendation Police Department—Human Resources i) Approved Seasonal Hiring—Human Resources j) Approved Paid Time Off(PTO) Transition Agreement with the Police Sergeant's Collective Bargaining Unit—Human Resources k) Acknowledged Retirement—Human Resources 1) Adopted RESOLUTION R19-15 Municipal State Aid Street Designation- Engineering m) Approved Bills APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 8. PUBLIC HEARINGS a) Business Subsidy Policy Update—Community Development Community Development Director Kienberger presented a revised Business Subsidy Policy,which was approved by the EDA in November 2014. The current policy is from 2002. There are three components to economic development— creation of jobs, expanding of the tax base, and increasing the quality of life within the community. The revised Business Subsidy Policy reflects these components, city priorities and references the Comprehensive Plan and Strategic Plan for Economic Development. MOTION by Donnelly, second by Pitcher to close the public hearing. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. MOTION by Donnelly, second by Bonar to approve the 2015 Business Subsidy Policy as recommended by the EDA. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. 9. AWARD OF CONTRACT 10. PETITIONS,REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS a) Approve Agreement Rambling River Center Oak Street Entrance Improvement Project—Parks and Recreation This project involves the removal and replacement of the concrete areas associated with the walk-in entrances to the Rambling River Center building and garage. Bids were submitted and an alternate bid was included to remove the concrete footing that supports the foundation of the building's Oak Street entrance platform. The low bid was received from Erickson Construction of Lakeville, Inc. in the amount of$11,100 and $1,200 for the alternate bid. The concrete ramp to the Oak Street entrance will be removed. City staff will replace the railing. Benches and flower containers will be obtained through donations. Work will begin after July 13, 2015. Funding will be from the remaining balance of the concrete garage driveway project amounting to $3,734; $5,000 budgeted for the DARTS program(DARTS has discontinued service in Farmington); and$3,566 transfer from the building maintenance fund. MOTION by Donnelly, second by Bonar to approve the agreement with Erickson Construction of Lakeville, Inc. for the Rambling River Center Oak Street Entrance Improvement Project. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. Council Minutes(Regular) April 20,2015 Page 3 11. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a) Parking Restriction Request Spruce Street-Engineering This item was tabled at the April 6, 2015, Council meeting. Mr. Leon Orr has requested signage be placed on one parking stall on Spruce Street along the former Rambling River Center building so he can access his office. Staff contacted surrounding facilities regarding the parking situation, but could not reach an agreement. City Engineer Schorzman suggested adding another parking spot by removing the mid-block crossing across Spruce Street. The handicap sign along the former Rambling River Center building on Spruce Street would be moved to a space along City Hall on Spruce Street. This would allow for a total of five parallel parking stalls on Spruce Street along the former Rambling River Center building. Removal of the pavement markings could be done through seal coating at a cost of$1,900 for the full block. Mr. Orr would still prefer signage for a limited time parking space and was concerned this would provide more parking spaces for employees of surrounding businesses. Council was reluctant to install signage and felt adding a parking stall is a reasonable response. MOTION by Bonar, second by Pitcher to move the handicap sign to a stall as recommended by the city engineer, add one spot by removing the crosswalk and seal coat that block to remove the current markings. APIF, MOTION CARRIED. 12. NEW BUSINESS 13. COUNCIL ROUNDTABLE Councilmember Bonar: This is the ninth year we have worked with Marschall Lines to provide their bus service at a discount for the swim bus program. City Administrator McKnight: Residents should have received the City News and Recreation Guide in the mail this past week. City Engineer Schorzman: The 195th Street project will begin on Monday, April 27, 2015. The Akin Road intersection on 195th Street will be closed during construction. The county does have an e-mail list for residents who would like to receive updates. Residents should provide their e-mail contact information to City Engineer Schorzman. Residents can also check the county's website for updates. Community Development Director Kienberger: A ribbon cutting was held for Taco Andale to welcome them to the city. They are located on Pilot Knob Road. Parks and Recreation Director Distad: The Arbor Day tree planting will be held on April 24,2015, in Tamarack Park. April 25, 2015, is the Pond and Park Clean-up Day with the Earth and Arbor Day celebration following at the Rambling River Center. Council Minutes(Regular) April 20,2015 Page 4 Mayor Larson: A paper shred-fest will be held at the Library on April 25,2015. A Wine Club Tasting will be held April 23, 2015, at Celt's. He encouraged residents to shop local. 14. ADJOURN MOTION by Donnelly, second by Pitcher to adjourn at 7:40 p.m. APIF,MOTION CARRIED. Respectfully submitted, Cynthia Muller Executive Assistant